Patrick J. McGovern Foundation

About the organization:

The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence and data science solutions to create a thriving, equitable, and sustainable future for all. PJMF works in partnership with academic institutions, non-profits, start-ups, and incubators in neuroscience, digital health, climate change, vulnerable populations and digital dignity, and has dedicated funding in the last year to address the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.mcgovern.org/.

Core to PJMF’s mission are inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. We apply the IDEA framework to all we do, from growing a diverse team within the Foundation, to coalition building with organizations and people around the world, to promoting trust-based philanthropic relationships, and democratizing the development and rewards of AI and data. 

About the role:

The Operations Manager plays a significant role in increasing the effectiveness of a fast-growing foundation. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, this individual will collaborate across the Operations team and proactively identify opportunities to make our organization stronger. The Operations Manager will own a variety of special projects and will be critical in understanding how we can expand our systems and technology to better meet current and future needs across the organization. This role will also work to establish our facilities and office management functions as we consider our future physical presence. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to help the foundation build a high performing, entrepreneurial philanthropic operation.

Things you’ll do in your first year:

• Develop procedures to progress coordination for the Operations team, including Finance and Grants Management, and improve efficiency on operations tasks
• Work with staff across the organization, including outside IT vendors, to evaluate and deploy system and technology solutions that will enable long-term growth and ensure, including the Foundation’s first-ever CRM system
• Lead special projects for PJMF’s operations and administration, serving as project manager for key initiatives
• Take ownership over responsibilities in support of our day-to-day functionality, such as administrative management, curating PJMF-wide calendars, and serving as the primary contact for administrative/operations vendors
• Build strong internal knowledge management practices, including updating our electronic storage approaches based on use team member use and needs
• Identify long-term needs and approach for our physical office space and facilities management
  

Key attributes:

These attributes represent our current thinking for the role. You can be a great candidate even if you don't fit everything we've described below. You can also have important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you - even if you’re on the fence - we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself.

• Readiness and eagerness to step into a Manager-level role and independently own the bodies of work described above
• Hands on operations role at a fast-paced and growing organization - we’re excited to introduce people to the world of philanthropy, so no prior non-profit experience required
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple parties, including outside ones
• Ability to wear a number of different hats and switch seamlessly between them
• Strong attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial spirit that shows through proactively finding opportunities to make things better for the Foundation and the team
• Passion for improving the efficiency of a team and organization through process improvement
• Genuine enthusiasm for building a better future in the digital era and ensuring that the benefits of technological advancement are shared by all
  

Benefits:

• We anticipate the starting salary for this role to be $90,000, with flexibility based on the experience you bring to the role
• Comprehensive benefits package including Foundation-paid medical and dental insurance for you and your dependents; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and a retirement plan that offers a 1:1 match up to 6% of your annual pay
• Up to 6 months of gender-neutral paid leave for parents and caregivers when they have a new addition to their families
  

We want you to know:

We have built an environment that celebrates the differences in backgrounds and experiences. PJMF invests in activities that lead to greater inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in how AI and data are conceptualized, developed, applied, and deployed. We are applying the same framework as our team grows and expands. We are an equal opportunity employer and we especially encourage and invite members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.

We anticipate this role being physically based in Boston, Massachusetts when we have a physical presence, but we are open to remote candidates for both the immediate future and the long-term.